Doctor Hazel Maxwell

Doctor Hazel Maxwell

DAP - Health and Physical Education and Sport Development,
Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Senior Lecturer in Sport Development, Leisure, and Recreation,
Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Biography

Dr Hazel Maxwell is a sport and leisure academic. Her research and teaching focuses on physical activity, community sport, social inclusion and diversity management. She has been exploring social capital and diversity in non-for profit organisations in sport and health promotion contexts. Most recently she has been investigating the sporting experiences of Indigenous women in Australia using a strengths based approach. A decade ago she completed her PhD from the University of Technology, Sydney which considered the involvement of Muslim women in physical activity. Prior to this, she has worked for more than twenty years in a variety of community development, health promotion and education settings in Australia and the UK. She regularly presents her research at national and international conferences, such as the Australia and New Zealand Leisure Studies Association (ANZALS) and publishes in Annals of Leisure Research and Sport Management Review among other top quality journals. Hazel is also an editor for the journal Managing Sport and Leisure. 

PhD Supervision Experience - Hazel has 7 completions – 4 as primary supervisor and 3 as co-supervisor. These include the following:

1. The nature of physical activity participation among Middle Eastern and North African born women living in Australia – March 2021 – Dr Danielle McDonald (co-supervisor) - University of Technology, Sydney  

2. Strengths, Hopes and Exiting Homelessness: Is housing enough? A Qualitative Exploration of Women’s Experiences - 16 Dec 2022 - Dr Monique Lisa Phipps (co -supervisor) - University of Tasmania

3. A Stitch in Time to Save Nine? The Role of the Pre-admission Centre in Enhancing Quality, Safety, and Patient Centred Care - 22 Apr 2023 - Dr Elizabeth Anne Hoy (primary supervisor) - University of Tasmania

4. The Ethics of Contact Precautions in Hospital Care: An interpretive description - 5 Apr 2022 – Dr Joanna Mary Harris (primary supervisor) - University of Tasmania

5. Streamlining the Patient Discharge Experience: A multidisciplinary approach using an improvement science framework - 5 Apr 2022 – Dr Thelma De Lisser-Howarth (primary supervisor) - University of Tasmania

6. Study of the Relationship Between Healthcare Workers and Their Mandated Learning - 22 Apr 2023 – Dr Elisabeth Ann Chambers (primary supervisor) - University of Tasmania

7. Creating a Resilient Nursing Workforce: Developing adaptive capacity to deal with the effects of natural hazard disasters - 22 Apr 2021 – Dr Gillian Catherine Scrymgeour (co-supervisor) - University of Tasmania

 In progress

1. A Qualitative Study on Palliative Care in Acute Hospitals: Needs of families of patients with acute severe brain injury and nurses’ experiences and perceptions on their involvement in the transition to palliative care – (co- supervisor)

 2. Ethical issues in outdoor health – (co- supervisor)

This information has been contributed by Doctor Maxwell.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Technology, Sydney
  • MA Sport Stud. University of Technology, Sydney
  • BA (Hons) University of Warwick (UK)

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Health Promotion Association (2018 - 2023)
  • Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (2009 - 2023)
  • International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (2021 - 2023)
  • Australia and New Zealand Leisure Studies Association (2013 - 2023)
  • International Working Group on Women and Sport (2010 - 2023)
  • Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (2014 - 2023)

Awards

  • ANZALS Award for outstanding contribution 2017-12-07

Interests

  • Gender Equity
  • Physical Activity
  • Physical Activity Health Promotion
  • Sport Sociology
  • Sport for Development and Peace

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
  • Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Committees

  • Australia and New Zealand Leisure Studies Association
  • Girl Guides NSW+ ACT

Contact

Email: H.Maxwell@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:
(02) 9685 9986
Mobile:
0407 661 830
Location: EHA.1.19
Parramatta

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

  • 100980 Psychology Honours Thesis, 2023
  • 200751 Sport Management Applied Project, 2023
  • 401386 Foundations of Recreational Therapy, 2023
  • SPRT1008 Sport for Social Development, 2023
  • SPRT2012 Community Sport Development, 2023

Publications

Books

  • Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., McGrath, R., Peel, N. and Young, J. (2022), 'Exploring the Leisure: Health Nexus Pushing Global Boundaries', : CABI 9781789248142.

Chapters in Books

  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., Duffy, S. and Lourey-Bird, M. (2023), 'COVID-19 and women's professional sport pandemic effects : mitigating, manoeuvring and reimagining?', Routledge Handbook of Sport and COVID-19, Routledge 9781032009070.
  • Peel, N., O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H. and Cheng, J. (2023), 'Challenging color blindness in sport : women deconstructing whiteness', Handbook of Critical Whiteness: Deconstructing Dominant Discourses across Disciplines, Springer 9789811916120.
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H., Peel, N. and Duffy, S. (2023), 'Tackling gender inequality and promoting a healthy lifestyle : the women in sport roadshow', Social Marketing: Principles and Practice for Delivering Global Change, Routledge 9781032059662.
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H. and Maxwell, H. (2022), 'Exploring new media and sport through a gendered lens : enabling possibilities and/or reproducing inequities for women?', Insights on Reporting Sports in the Digital Age: Ethical and Practical Considerations in a Changing Media Landscape, Routledge 9780367819477.
  • Stronach, M., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and O'Shea, M. (2022), 'Indigenous Australian sportswomen : inspiring the next generation', A Closer Look at Women's Health, Nova Science Publishers 9781685074081.
  • Young, J., Peel, N., McGrath, R., Maxwell, H. and Maxwell, H. (2022), 'Conclusion : the pandemic and future directions', Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing Global Boundaries, CABI 9781789248142.
  • McGrath, R., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., Young, J. and Peel, N. (2022), 'Introduction', Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing Global Boundaries, CABI 9781789248142.
  • Maxwell, H., Paraschak, V., O'Shea, M. and Pearce, S. (2022), 'A strengths and hope perspective on leisure, health and physical cultural practices of Indigenous women : stories of wellbeing from Canada and Australia', Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing Global Boundaries, CABI 9781789248142.
  • Maxwell, H., Darcy, S., Grabowski, S. and Onyx, J. (2022), 'Disability and the arts : inclusive practice for health and wellbeing', Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing Global Boundaries, CABI 9781789248142.
  • McDonald, D., Maxwell, H., Gholizadeh, L. and Burridge, N. (2022), 'Physical activity, meaning and migrant women : understanding leisure and health experiences', Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing Global Boundaries, CABI 9781789248142.
  • Michelsen La Cour, A. and Maxwell, H. (2022), 'When laughter and physical activity opens the door to the kingdom of freedom : Danish seniors on the move towards improved health', Exploring the Leisure-Health Nexus: Pushing Global Boundaries, CABI 9781789248142.
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and Duffy, S. (2021), 'Covid-19 crisis response : did Australian professional sport move fast enough?', Time Out: National Perspectives on Sport and the Covid-19 Lockdown, Common Ground Research Networks 9780949313430.
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., Duffy, S. and Peel, N. (2020), 'One step forward and two steps back? : pandemic effects and women's sport in Australia', Impacts and Implications for the Sports Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era, IGI Global 9781799867807.
  • Maxwell, H. and Stronach, M. (2020), 'Developing sport for culturally and linguistically diverse women and girls', Developing Sport for Women and Girls, Routledge 9780367426545.
  • Stronach, M. and Maxwell, H. (2020), 'Developing sport for Indigenous women and girls', Developing Sport for Women and Girls, Routledge 9780367426545.
  • Maxwell, H. and Taylor, T. (2011), 'A culture of trust : engaging Muslim women in community sport organizations', Sport Management Cultures, Routledge 9780415609203.
  • Foley, C., Taylor, T. and Maxwell, H. (2011), 'Gender and cultural diversity in Australian sport', Sport and Challenges to Racism, Palgrave Macmillan 9780230236158.
  • Maxwell, H., Taylor, T. and Foley, C. (2011), 'Social inclusion of Muslim women in Australian community sport', Delivering Equality in Sport and Leisure, Leisure Studies Association 9781905369263.

Journal Articles

  • Grabowski, S., Darcy, S., Maxwell, H. and Onyx, J. (2024), 'Inclusive practice and comparative social impact of disability arts : a qualitative and abductive approach', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, vol 23 , pp 1 - 18.
  • Knowles, B., Marsh, P., Prehn, J. and Maxwell, H. (2024), '[In Press] Addressing ethical issues in outdoor health practice : a scoping review', Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, .
  • Abela, M., Maxwell, H., Bindoff, A., Alty, J., Farrow, M. and Lawler, K. (2023), 'Pushing through the barriers : peer advice to increase physical activity and reduce dementia risk from participants in a massive open online alzheimer's focused course', Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, vol 10, no 3 , pp 503 - 512.
  • Harris, J., Maxwell, H. and Dodds, S. (2023), 'Considering the precautionary principle and its application to MRSA and SARS-CoV-2 as emerging novel pathogens of their time', Infection, Disease and Health, vol 28, no 2 , pp 130 - 134.
  • Peng, R., Saghafi, F. and Maxwell, H. (2023), 'Discharge delay from the post anaesthesia care unit : a nursing perspective', Journal of Perioperative Nursing, vol 36, no 2 , pp 3 - 12.
  • Darcy, S., Maxwell, H., Edwards, M. and Almond, B. (2023), 'Disability inclusion in beach precincts : beach for all abilities : a community development approach through a social relational model of disability lens', Sport Management Review, vol 26, no 1 , pp 1 - 23.
  • Einboden, R., Maxwell, H., Campbell, C., Rickard, G. and Bramble, M. (2023), 'Improving the first-year student experience : a critical reflection on co-operative inquiry as the 'last loop' in an action research project', Educational Action Research, vol 31, no 5 , pp 894 - 908.
  • Harris, J., Maxwell, H. and Dodds, S. (2023), 'An Australian interpretive description of Contact Precautions through a bioethical lens : recommendations for ethically improved practice', American Journal of Infection Control, vol 51, no 6 , pp 652 - 659.
  • McDonald, D., Maxwell, H., Gholizadeh, L. and Burridge, N. (2023), 'An exploration of physical activity, migrant women and leisure experiences', Leisure Studies, vol 42, no 3 , pp 447 - 461.
  • Siddiqui, N., Maxwell, H., Agaliotis, M. and Agaliotis, M. (2023), 'Health and well-being in higher education : student perception of an Australian university', Education Sciences, vol 13, no 10 .
  • De Lisser-Howarth, T., Maxwell, H. and Cummings, E. (2023), 'Optimising patients' discharge processes to enhance patient experience', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 27, no 11 , pp 37 - 38.
  • Manoli, A., Anagnostopoulos, C., Ahonen, A., Bolton, N., Bowes, A., Brown, C., Byers, T., Cockayne, D., Cooper, I., Du, J., Kenyon, J., Kitching, N., Kirby, S., Kitchin, P., Kohe, G., Kokolakakis, T., Leng, H., Ludvigsen, J., MacIntosh, E., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., May, A., Misener, K., O?Gorman, J., Parnell, D., Parry, K., Penga, Q., Plumley, D., Power, M., Ramchandani, G., Rayner, M., Scelles, N., Taylor, T., Webb, T. and Winand, M. (2022), 'Managing sport and leisure in the era of Covid-19', Managing Sport and Leisure, vol 27, no 1-2 .
  • Bennett-Daly, G., Maxwell, H. and Bridgman, H. (2022), 'The health needs of regionally based individuals who experience homelessness : perspectives of service providers', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 19, no 14 .
  • Bramble, M., Young, S., Prior, S., Maxwell, H., Campbell, S., Marlow, A. and Doherty, D. (2022), 'A scoping review exploring reablement models of training and client assessment for older people in primary health care', Primary Health Care Research and Development, vol 23 .
  • Prior, S., Heath, A., Reeves, N., Campbell, S., Maxwell, H., Bramble, M., Marlow, A. and Doherty, D. (2022), 'Determining readiness for a reablement approach to care in Australia : development of a pre-employment questionnaire', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 30, no 2 , pp 498 - 508.
  • Darcy, S., Maxwell, H., Grabowski, S. and Onyx, J. (2022), 'Artistic impact : from casual and serious leisure to professional career development in disability arts', Leisure Sciences, vol 44, no 4 , pp 514 - 533.
  • Phipps, M., Dalton, L., Maxwell, H. and Cleary, M. (2022), 'More than a house : women's recovery from homelessness in Australia', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 30, no 4 , pp 1427 - 1437.
  • Karacsony, S., Merl, H., O?brien, J., Maxwell, H., Andrews, S., Greenwood, M., Rouhi, M., McCann, D. and Stirling, C. (2022), 'What are the clinical and social outcomes of integrated care for older people? : a qualitative systematic review', International Journal of Integrated Care, vol 22, no 3 , pp 1 - 18.
  • Campbell, S., Walsh, K., Prior, S., Doherty, D., Bramble, M., Marlow, A. and Maxwell, H. (2022), 'Examining the engagement of health services staff in change management : modifying the SCARF assessment model', International Practice Development Journal, vol 12, no 1 , pp 1 - 13.
  • Shin, E., Maxwell, H., Andrews, S. and Stirling, C. (2022), 'Engaging families and healthcare professionals working at acute hospitals in Goals-of-Care conversations', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 27, no 7 , pp 40 - 40.
  • Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Stronach, M. and Pearce, S. (2021), 'Empowerment through digital health trackers : an exploration of Indigenous Australian women and physical activity in leisure settings', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 24, no 1 , pp 150 - 167.
  • Peel, N., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and McGrath, R. (2021), 'Leisure and health: conjoined and contested concepts', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 24, no 3 , pp 295 - 309.
  • Young, J., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and Peel, N. (2021), 'Book review : Leisure, health and well-being: a holistic approach', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 24, no 3 , pp 445 - 447.
  • Young, J., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and Peel, N. (2021), 'Leisure meets health : important intersections and alternative discourses', Annals of Leisure, vol 24, no 3 , pp 275 - 282.
  • Phipps, M., Dalton, L., Maxwell, H. and Cleary, M. (2021), 'Combining self-determination theory and photo-elicitation to understand the experiences of homeless women', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 42, no 2 , pp 164 - 171.
  • Maxwell, H., Bramble, M., Prior, S., Heath, A., Reeves, N., Marlow, A., Campbell, S. and Doherty, D. (2021), 'Staff experiences of a reablement approach to care for older people in a regional Australian community : a qualitative study', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 29, no 3 , pp 685 - 693.
  • Phipps, M., Dalton, L., Maxwell, H. and Cleary, M. (2021), 'A qualitative exploration of women's resilience in the face of homelessness', Journal of Community Psychology, vol 49, no 5 , pp 1212 - 1227.
  • Hoye, E., Maxwell, H., Burston, S. and Walker, K. (2021), 'The experience of a pre-admission centre : does a stitch in time save nine?', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 27, no 3 , pp 54 - 54.
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and Stronach, M. (2020), 'Reconciliatory action and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games : inclusion for Indigenous Australian women?', Sporting Traditions, vol 37, no 2 , pp 71 - 91.
  • Harris, J., Walsh, K., Maxwell, H. and Dodds, S. (2020), 'Emotional touchpoints : the feelings nurses have about explaining multi-resistant organisms to colonised patients', Infection, Disease and Health, vol 25, no 2 , pp 113 - 123.
  • Scrymgeour, G., Smith, L., Maxwell, H. and Paton, D. (2020), 'Nurses working in healthcare facilities during natural disasters : a qualitative enquiry', International Nursing Review, vol 67, no 3 , pp 427 - 435.
  • Phipps, M., Dalton, L., Maxwell, H. and Cleary, M. (2019), 'Women and homelessness, a complex multidimensional issue : findings from a scoping review', Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, vol 28, no 1 , pp 1 - 13.
  • Stronach, M., Maxwell, H. and Pearce, S. (2019), 'Indigenous Australian women promoting health through sport', Sport Management Review, vol 22, no 1 , pp 5 - 20.
  • Darcy, S., Yerbury, H. and Maxwell, H. (2019), 'Disability citizenship and digital capital : the case of engagement with a social enterprise telco', Information, Communication and Society, vol 22, no 4 , pp 538 - 553.
  • Stronach, M., Adair, D. and Maxwell, H. (2019), ''Djabooly-djabooly: why don't they swim?' : the ebb and flow of water in the lives of Australian Aboriginal women', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 22, no 3 , pp 286 - 304.
  • Lewis, G., Maxwell, H. and Hawkins, C. (2019), 'Leisure as an agent of social change : special issue introduction', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 22, no 3 , pp 269 - 272.
  • Tower, J., McGrath, R., Sibson, R., Adair, D., Bevan, N., Brown, G., Foley, G., Fullagar, S., Gray, L., Hawkins, C., Jeanes, R., Kerr, R., Martin, K., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H., McDonald, K., Peel, N., Reis, A., Xing, T., Yerbury, R. and Zimmerman, J. (2018), 'State of leisure studies in Australia and New Zealand', World Leisure Journal, vol 60, no 1 , pp 58 - 66.
  • Onyx, J., Darcy, S., Grabowski, S., Green, J. and Maxwell, H. (2018), 'Researching the social impact of arts and disability : applying a new empirical tool and method', Voluntas, vol 29, no 3 , pp 574 - 589.
  • Bramble, M., Maxwell, H., Einboden, R., Farington, S., Say, R., Beh, C., Stankiewicz, G., Munro, G., Marembo, E. and Rickard, G. (2018), 'Exploring and improving student engagement in an accelerated undergraduate nursing program through a mentoring partnership : an action research study', International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, vol 15, no 1 .
  • Rickard, G., Bramble, M., Maxwell, H., Einboden, R., Farrington, S., Say, R., Beh, C., Stankiewicz, G., Campbell, C. and Yeh, C. (2018), 'Exploring the first-year experience in a diverse population : using participatory action research to explore strategies to support student transition into fasttrack undergraduate degree programs', Student Success, vol 9, no 4 , pp 41 - 51.
  • Maxwell, H., Stronach, M., Adair, D. and Pearce, S. (2017), 'Indigenous Australian women and sport : findings and recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry', Sport in Society, vol 20, no 11 , pp 1500 - 1529.
  • Darcy, S., Green, J. and Maxwell, H. (2017), 'I've got a mobile phone too! : hard and soft assistive technology customization and supportive call centres for people with disability', Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, vol 12, no 4 , pp 341 - 351.
  • Darcy, S., Maxwell, H. and Green, J. (2016), 'Disability citizenship and independence through mobile technology? : a study exploring adoption and use of a mobile technology platform', Disability and Society, vol 31, no 4 , pp 497 - 519.
  • Stronach, M., Maxwell, H. and Taylor, T. (2016), ''Sistas' and aunties : sport, physical activity, and Indigenous Australian women', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 19, no 1 , pp 7 - 26.
  • Maxwell, H., Foley, C., Taylor, T. and Burton, C. (2015), 'The development of female Muslim life-savers', Sport Management Review, vol 18, no 1 , pp 139 - 151.
  • Edwards, M., Onyx, J., Maxwell, H., Darcy, S., Bullen, P. and Sherker, S. (2015), 'A conceptual model of social impact as active citizenship', Voluntas, vol 26, no 4 , pp 1529 - 1549.
  • Darcy, S., Maxwell, H., Edwards, M., Onyx, J. and Sherker, S. (2014), 'More than a sport and volunteer organisation : investigating social capital development in a sporting organisation', Sport Management Review, vol 17, no 4 , pp 395 - 406.
  • Maxwell, H., Edwards, M., Stronach, M. and Brown, V. (2014), 'A 'fair go' on Australian beaches', Annals of Leisure Research, vol 17, no 4 , pp 476 - 494.
  • Maxwell, H., Foley, C., Taylor, T. and Burtton, C. (2013), 'Social inclusion in community sport : a case study of Muslim women in Australia', Journal of Sport Management, vol 27, no 6 , pp 467 - 481.
  • Edwards, M., Onyx, J., Maxwell, H. and Darcy, S. (2012), 'Meso level social impact : meaningful indicators of community contribution', Cosmopolitan Civil Societies, vol 4, no 3 , pp 18 - 37.
  • Maxwell, H. and Taylor, T. (2010), 'A culture of trust : engaging muslim women in community sport organizations', European Sport Management Quarterly, vol 10, no 4 , pp 465 - 483.

Conference Papers

  • Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Peel, N. and Cheng, J. (2023), 'Culturally diverse and First Nations women demolishing white colonial hierarchies and challenging discrimination in Australian sport by creating spaces of belonging', International Sport and Discrimination Conference, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Pearce, S. and Paraschak, V. (2023), 'Sport and First Nations women : exploring a strengths-based approach to women's sport', International Women in Sport Symposium, Parramatta, N.S.W..
  • Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Khan, A. and Darcy, S. (2023), 'Exploring media constructions of female cricketers in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan', Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Maxwell, H. and Linden, T. (2023), 'Reablement training and practice : challenging ageism, ableism, and dependency in the care of older Australians', Transforming Care Conference , Sheffield, UK.
  • Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Stronach, M. and Stevens, K. (2023), 'Intersectionality, inclusion, and sporting role models : labour and hope', Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Conference, Auckland, N.Z..
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H. and Steel, K. (2023), 'Breaking menstrual taboos : blood work and elite women's sport advocacy', International Women in Sport Symposium, Parramatta, N.S.W..
  • Maxwell, H., Paraschak, V., O'Shea, M. and Pearce, S. (2023), 'Sport and First Nations women in Australia and Canada : a strengths-based approach to overcoming marginalisation', World Leisure Congress, Dunedin, N.Z..
  • Maxwell, H., Burston, S., Walker, K. and Hoy, E. (2022), 'What is the experience of the effectiveness and efficiency of a pre-admission centre? : does a stitch in time save nine?', Enhancing Practice Conference, Wollongong, N.S.W..
  • De Lisser-Howarth, T., Maxwell, H., Cummings, E. and Walker, K. (2022), 'An exploration of the barriers that influence the patient discharge experience : a multidisciplinary team perspective', Enhancing Practice Conference, Wollongong, N.S.W..
  • Cheng, J., Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M. and Peel, N. (2022), 'Deconstructing white colonial legacies in sport and leisure in Australia', Playing with/as the Political: Sport as a Field for Politics, Power, Difference, and Resistance, virtual.
  • Agaliotis, M., Maxwell, H. and Siddiqui, N. (2022), 'Could a better lifestyle empower students for their wellbeing?', Teaching Matters (Conference), Hobart, Tas..
  • Black, E., Maxwell, H. and Campbell, S. (2022), 'Essential learning : shifting paradigms, enhancing workplace culture and change', National Nursing Forum, Darwin, N.T..
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H. and Peel, N. (2021), 'Inclusion for girls in sports across a triad of schools, community organizations and local government : a social network approach', International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women. Congress, Tianjin, China.
  • Siddiqui, N., Maxwell, H., Agaliotis, M., Agaliotis, M. and Saunders, C. (2021), 'Student wellbeing and learning experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak : what can we learn?', Teaching Matters (Conference), Virtual.
  • Abela, M., Maxwell, H., Lawler, K., Alty, J., Bindoff, A. and Farrow, M. (2021), 'Physical activity for dementia risk reduction : not as easy as it sounds', Australian Dementia Forum , online.
  • O'Shea, M., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and Peel, N. (2020), '"Women in Sport Roadshow" : exploring partnership approaches to creating sport opportunities for girls and emerging women', Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand. Conference, online.
  • McGrath, R., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and Peel, N. (2019), 'Unravelling linkages between leisure and health discourses', Leisure Studies Association. Annual Conference, Dundee, Scotland.
  • Darcy, S., Edwards, M., Almond, B. and Maxwell, H. (2019), 'Taking back the beaches : accesible and inclusive space and place', Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Conference, Queenstown, N.Z..
  • Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Stronach, M. and Pearce, S. (2019), 'Digital health trackers, Indigenous women and participation in physical activity : what's the fit?', Leisure Studies Association. Annual Conference, Dundee, Scotland.
  • Maxwell, H., O'Shea, M., Stronach, M. and Pearce, S. (2019), 'Exploring digital health trackers, health trackers, Indigenous women and physical activity', Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Conference, Queenstown, N.Z..
  • Peel, N., Maxwell, H. and Maxwell, H. (2017), 'Leisure "either biomedical or salutogenic"', Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Conference, Hobart, Tas..
  • Olbourne, D., Maxwell, H., Maxwell, H. and O'Shea, M. (2017), 'How does sport and recreation build social capital in disadvantaged communities?', Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Conference, Hobart, Tas..

Other Publications

  • 2019, 'Reablement Implementation and Evaluation at Family Based Care: Final Report', Report
  • 2017, 'Research of the CIP for People with a Disability', Report
  • 2015, 'The Social Impact of Creative Participation in NSW Arts and Disability Partnership Projects (ADPP)', Report

Funded Research Projects:

  • Women in Sport Roadshow: exploring partnerships for girls and women
  • Discharge planning experience at St Vincents Hospital 
  • Indigenous women, physical activity and health tracking
  • Reablement Project Evaluation at Family Based Care
  • Surf Life Saving NSW – Community Inclusion Project
  • Sport, more than just a game report
  • Cultural diversity in Australian Rules Football
  • The experience of Indigenous Australian women in sport and physical activity
  • Surf Life Saving Australia: Engaging diverse communities
  • Evaluating creative participation in the arts
  • Empowering training and support for disability citizenship
  • Valuing the social capital of an iconic institution. Surf Life Saving Australia

Research focus areas:

  • Indigenous Women and Sport 
  • Cultural Diversity and Physical Activity
  • Social Capital and Sport
  • Gender Equity
  • Health Literacy and Health Ethics
  • Outdoor Health and Recreation
  • Leisure and Recreation
  • Sport for Development
  • Inclusion/Exclusion
  • Diversity and Equity
  • Community and Age Care
  • Youth Sport
  • Homeless Women

This information has been contributed by Doctor Maxwell.

Supervision

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Understanding the Lived Experience of Participating in the Reablement Program in Aged Care
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: The experience and meaning of sport for Bangladesh Muslim women in Australia
Field of Research:

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